AM MED TECH
Company: Emerald Park
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Emerald Park - Overview
The Certified Medication Technician (CMT) assists residents with
medications as allowed under State guidelines and is responsible
for safe administration of prescribed medications and
treatments.
The CMT is responsible for the safe administration of prescribed
medications and treatments as listed on Medication Administration
Record (MAR). -
The CMT meticulously correct records of care including Medication
Observation Record. The CMT provides personal care and personal
care to residents as needed/assigned and ensures delivery of care
and services to residents in the community to include Activities of
Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and
dining services and individual service plan need of each assigned
resident.
Qualifications:
--- The CMT must be in good standing and meet all applicable
federal and state certification requirements.
--- Completion of high school or GED equivalent.
--- Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written
communication
--- Must speak and understand English
--- Positive attitude toward those diagnosed with mental illness as
well as the elderly.
--- Emotional maturity and sensitive to the needs of the mentally
ill.
--- Certification in CPR and first aid preferred or as required by
the state.
Must be neat and organized.
Must be computer literate.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
Physical/Sensory Requirements (with or without reasonable
accommodation):
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--- Able to lift and carry loads up to 30 pounds.
--- Able to walk, reach, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and stand
for long periods of time;
--- Able to grasp, with fine hand coordination;
--- Able to push and pull;
--- Able to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures;
--- Able to hear and respond to emergency and call system of
residents
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Essential Functions:
Count and sign approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel
before accepting medication keys. Alert Resident Care Director
(RCD) immediately with discrepancies.
Notify RCD - -when supply of medication and treatments are no less
than 7 days.
Notify RCD or Executive Director (ED) when supply is less than two
days and medicine has not been received.
Receive and verify medicine received is accurate according to
pharmacy label and MAR. Notify RCD of discrepancies.
Store medications properly and ensure lotions, ointments, and
liquids stored separately from oral medications.
Inspect medications weekly to ensure expired medications are
removed.
Verify current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time
and notify RCD of discrepancies.
Remove discontinued medication from medication cart and give to
RCD.
Provide personal care to residents when needed, including, but not
limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing,
incontinence care, eating, etc.
Provide general ADL care including, but not limited to vital signs,
temperature, blood pressure, and weight.
Document appropriate information in daily log as required, notify
Shift Supervisor (SS) and RCD of concerns.
Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
Follow company standards, policies and practices to include, but
not limited to, attendance, dress code, etc.
Assist in dining room with setting tables, serving meals. and
clearing dining room when needed.
Assist with scheduled activities and housekeeping as assigned and
when needed.
Clean medicine carts daily at end of shift and restock as
needed.
Perform weekly deep cleaning of medicine carts.
Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
Current First Aid Training preferred.
Responsible for other duties as assigned.
Perform all duties in adherence of established policies and
procedures, federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain satisfactory attendance and report for duty as
scheduled.
Current Medication Technician Certification as per state
regulations required if no LPN or RN training.
Organize and manage multiple priorities in an efficient manner.
Adhere to confidentiality procedures to ensure HIPAA standards are
always met or exceeded.
Establish good working relationship with residents through ongoing
use of Company Policies.
Report any and all deferred maintenance, vandalism or hazardous
situations to the RSD or Executive Director discovered and take
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The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to
adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
Acknowledgement
I understand the job description and its requirements. I understand
that it is not an exclusive list of job functions and that I am
expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job
function may be altered by management without notice. I understand
that this job description in no way constitutes an employment
agreement and that I am an -at will employee.
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